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R824 MGH

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,906 mi
Last recorded63,906 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR824 MGH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 63,906 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 62,920 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front all suspension components corroded

Front sump corroded

Rear all suspension components corroded

Rear both sills corroding

Fail 4 Feb 2025 62,920 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front all suspension components corroded

Front sump corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear all suspension components corroded

Rear both sills corroding

Pass 24 Jan 2024 58,651 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 58,444 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened all links (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front sump corroding

Rear suspension components corroding

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sills corroding

Pass 28 Jan 2022 58,122 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

both sills corroding

Fail 28 Jan 2022 58,122 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

both sills corroding

Pass 24 Feb 2021 57,914 miles

Rear both sills corroding

Rear suspension components corroeded

Front suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2020 57,781 miles

Front all suspension components corroded

Rear all suspension components corroded

Rear both sills corroding

Pass 4 Feb 2019 57,641 miles

Subframe & front lower arms extremely corroded.

Pass 29 Jan 2018 57,525 miles

Front suspension components corroding

Rear suspension components corroding

Fail 26 Jan 2018 57,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked with yellow chalk (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed marked with yellow chalk (4.1.D.1b)

Front suspension components corroding

Rear suspension components corroding

Pass 30 Jan 2017 57,480 miles

Rear both tyres perishing and cracking

all underside of car rusty and corroding

Fail 27 Jan 2017 57,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked with yellow chalk (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked with yellow chalk (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear both tyres perishing and cracking

all underside of car rusty and corroding

Pass 5 Feb 2016 55,074 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

damage to both front chassis legs

damage to o/s outer sill

Fail 29 Jan 2016 55,057 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

damage to both front chassis legs

damage to o/s outer sill

Pass 28 Jan 2015 54,946 miles

all front suspension very rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2014 54,698 miles

front subframe very rusty.

Pass 21 Jan 2013 54,449 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 54,121 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 53,686 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 50,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake slightly high

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 2 Feb 2009 50,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

handbrake slightly high

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 6 Feb 2008 49,350 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 47,175 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 44,828 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
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R824 MGH is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 91,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R824 MGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R824 MGH registered?

R824 MGH is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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